soundboard causing buzz?

[Michael Spalding]

John,

Remind us what make and age of piano is this?

thanks

Mike


> [Original Message]
> From: Bec and John <bjsilva001@comcast.net>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 3/29/2005 6:48:34 PM
> Subject: soundboard causing buzz?
>
> Hi,
>
> A few days ago a buzz developed on my piano when playing a couple of 
> notes (E5 and F5). While trying to figure out what was causing it I 
> noticed that if I applied a little pressure to the soundboard from 
> underneath the buzz would go away.
>
> Though for the next 2 days the sound was gone, so I just figured it was 
> one of those strange sounds that pops up for no discernible reason.
>
> Then today, it is back, but worse. More notes and louder.
>
> I isolated the sound to the left side of the soundboard (while facing 
> the keys), maybe about midway back, right about where there is a 
> hairline crack that doesn't go entirely through the board. Again, 
> pressing on the soundboard would help. I looked on top and underneath 
> to see if I could spot loose ribs, glue, etc., but nothing.
>
> Any ideas, fixes? Thanks.
>
> - John
>
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